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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.52, 1,476.90 and 779.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.52, 1,476.90 and 779.16 is: 1,166.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.52 : 1,476.90 = 779.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.52/1,476.90 = 779.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.52x = 1,476.90 × 779.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.52x = 1,150,741.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,741.40/986.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.47

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